A. The word is Diminish
-Brendan

B. I diminished my homework load for tonight by doing some of it in study hall.
- Amber Z

C. Definitions

To make smaller or less or to cause to appear so.
To detract from the authority, reputation, or prestige of.
To cause to taper.

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(dictionary.com)

Synonyms:	abate, abbreviate, attenuate, close, contract, curtail, cut, decline, decrease, depreciate, die out, drain, dwindle, ebb, extenuate, fade away, lessen, lower, minify, moderate, peter out, recede, reduce, retrench, shrink, shrivel, slacken, subside, taper, temper, wane, weaken
Antonyms:	develop, enlarge, expand, grow, increase, prolong

ashley c

F.
One day in English class I was really hungry and I need some food to diminish my hunger. Blair had a candy box and I was really craving a Carmello. So, I was hoping that Miro would be a good friend and buy me a Carmello. But instead, she only bought two for herself. Then I got really upset and broke down and cried. So she finally found her heart and she was able to give me half of one of them. Therefore, she didn't diminish my hunger.

-Kamila

G. When I saw the movie Shrek it related to the word diminish. Shrek wants to be with Fiona but she is a princess and that makes Shrek feel smaller or dimished in relation to her. She has a reputation, and being with him would not do. (Julia C)

H. Diminish. A title I found is,

Rift Could Diminish Boycott's Strength

Area Immigrant Groups Argue Over Movement's Path

where it talks about how a political tug had potential to make the boycott less effective, or smaller. (Megan)